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Rene O. Villanueva (September 1954-December 2007) was a Filipino Dramatist and Children's Story Writer who made his mark in Philippine Literature in the late 1970's and well into the first decade of the 21st century.
Here is a resource for you to learn more about the Filipino playwright, essayist, and children's story writer Rene O. Villanueva. You will find here photos and write-ups about the life, times, works, and views of Villanueva as well as testimonials of friends and colleagues.
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For his lifetime achievement and contributions in drama, children's literature, and children's television, Villanueva has been honored by several public and private institutions, including: CARLOS PALANCA HALL OF FAME
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Villanueva received a record win of 29 prizes from the country's most prestigious literary contests. He won several awards in the Filipino division in several genres, including one-act plays, full-length plays, and children's stories; in the English division, a one-act play and children's stories.
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ORGANIZATION AFFILIATIONS AND POSITIONS IN THESE ORGANIZATIONS: Associate Director, UP Institute of Creative Writing, 2003-2007 Adviser, Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika, at Anyo, 1985-2007
Since 1978 up to 2002, Rene O. Villanueva, recognized as among the pioneers of modern children’s literature in the country, had published more than 60 storybooks for children and one novel for teen readers.
